Holding Nero tol Scaeva to a 'higher standard' is a good way to set oneself up for disappointment. He even knows this... but he also knows enough to not say so much aloud. The behind you kick tomorrow is the behind you must kiss today. "You're fortunate that I'm such a naturally-motivated man." He smiles thinly. "And 'obtaining the World'... that's the prize at the end of this long game?"